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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.95, 212.45 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.95, 212.45 and 98.72 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.95 : 212.45 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.95/212.45 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.95x = 212.45 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.95x = 20,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972.09/153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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